Brian Jacques Quotes

Imagination is a gift given to us from God and each one of us use it differently.

I wrote about a bird that cleaned a crocodile’s teeth. The story was so good that my teacher could not believe that a ten-year-old could write that well. I was even punished because my teacher thought I’d lied about writing it! I had always loved to write, but it was then that I realized that I had a talent for it.

A little (one) can sometimes see things in others that us older ones cannot because our judgement gets clouded. —Abbot Saxtus

I am a people watcher and I have a very good memory.

So here is my story, may it bring Some smiles and a tear or so, It happened once upon a time, Far away, and long ago, Outside the night wind keens and wails, Come listen to me, the Teller of Tales!

I enjoy walking my dog and completing crossword puzzles.

A mouse is small and can go unnoticed: but there is no limit to what a brave heart and a fearless spirit can achieve.

But the warriors true, the brave of heart Who valiently upheld the right They are raised on high to the velvet sky Bringing light to the darkness of night

There are enough cowards in the world without killing a brave creature for so little reason.

Who knows, my friend? Maybe the sword does have some magic. Personally, I think it’s the warrior who wields it.

Friend is a very small word, A little sound we make, For one who is true, one who will do, Great deeds for friendship’s sake.

Kids are more drawn to animal characters than human.

I sometimes think it ironic for an ex-seaman, longshoreman, truck driver, policeman, bus driver, etc… to find success writing children’s novels.

You will find joy, frustration and sorrow in your quest. Never forget that friendship and loyalty are more precious than riches…Happiness can be brief, but it knows no time in the land of dreams.

Don’t be ashamed to weep; ’tis right to grieve. Tears are only water, and flowers, trees, and fruit cannot grow without water. But there must be sunlight also. A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us.

Weapons may be carried by creatures who are evil, dishonest, violent or lazy. The true warrior is good, gentle and honest. His bravery comes from within himself; he learns to conquer his own fears and misdeeds. —Matthias

All little creatures are beautiful…every living thing when it first sees life is born in beauty. What they grow to be is a different matter.

Knowledge is a thing that one cannot have enough of. It is the fruit of wisdom, to be eaten carefully and digested fully, unlike that lunch you are bolting down, little friend.

Sometimes, I get ideas from dreams. Often, my stories are based on adventures that I, or my friends, have actually lived.

A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our lost ones is sealed inside to comfort us.

Courage is the moment when an ordinary being becomes an extraordinary being.

Any weapon is a good weapon as long as ye can use it with honor and skill.

Where’s the point in fighting and slaying if you can make a friend out of anybeast instead of a foe?

There is no greater evil than killing. I don’t care whether they call it war or justice. Life is precious.

I still pinch meself when I wake up of a morning. Who ever thought I’d be a children’s author – let alone a best-selling children’s author?